The Los Angeles Rams have cut kicker Josh Karty. The breakup was all but official after Harrison Mevis (the “Thiccer Kicker”) took over duties for the last three games. Releasing Karty likely helps in part to make room for recent activations from injured reserve in Ahkello Witherspoon and Tutu Atwell in addition to the signing of Derion Kendrick (recently cut by Seattle). Corner Roger McCreary was also placed on injured reserve this week.

It’s common in the NFL for kickers to go through ups and downs and find themselves on new teams. Karty probably has talent to stick in the league for years to come, though as the Rams learned kickers are somewhat interchangeable. It’s rare to have the same guy for a decade.

Los Angeles simply could not derail a potential Super Bowl season nor afford pat

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